Animals were allowed to have lawyers - even insects. The insects (usually fleas, lice or locusts) had to be given three days' notice before the trial and some representatives brought into court, duly notified, and then freed so they could warn others. (Daniel P. Mannix)

Animals were allowed to have lawyers - even insects. The insects (usually fleas, lice or locusts) had to be given three days' notice before the trial and some representatives brought into court, duly notified, and then freed so they could warn others.

Daniel P. Mannix

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